continuous space
nounUK /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs speɪs/
US /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs speɪs/
A space with no gaps or stops, where you can move smoothly from one point to another.
In math class, we learned that a line is a continuous space because it has no breaks.
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2. In mathematics, a set of points forming an unbroken whole, often used in topology and analysis.
The real number line is a classic example of a continuous space.
3. In physics, a model where space itself is smooth and not divided into tiny pieces.
Einstein's theory treats spacetime as a continuous space.
4. In design or planning, an open area with no walls or barriers dividing it.
The new library has a continuous space for reading and studying.